Grimsby Polar Bear Dip

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Grimsby Polar Bear Dip Welcome to the official Grimsby Polar Bear Dip. All are welcome Jan 1, 2026 - 2pm @ Bal Harbour Park!

The Grimsby Polar Bear Dip has been an annual event since its first year in 2008. On January 1, we meet down at the Grimsby Bal Harbour beach to brave the icy waters of Lake Ontario and support a good cause. All registration proceeds and money raised goes to the local McNally Hospice. Over the years, we have raised $25,000 for McNally House, and we don't intend to stop there! Whether you are ready to channel your inner polar bear and take the dip or whether you just want to come and watch, the Grimsby Polar Bear Dip is a chance for our community to come together and start the New Year off with a bang!

01/02/2026

A big thank you to everyone who came out this year! It sure was colder but you braved it anyways!

We are still receiving some donations so we don’t have the final total for you yet but we are so proud of everyone coming together to support McNally! So far we’re just over $3,900!!

NewsNow has reached out to see if we can name a couple of swimmers so they can use them in their article. Does anyone kn...
01/02/2026

NewsNow has reached out to see if we can name a couple of swimmers so they can use them in their article. Does anyone know either of these two? Thanks so much!

01/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out and participated in the 16th Polar Bear Dip in Grimsby!

We had over 205 registered swimmers and hundreds of spectators come out to show their support and hold those towels!

We raised $5250 for McNally House Hospice!

See you on January 1, 2026 💪🏼

01/01/2025

Looking for a couple people who are photographed from the event! If you know the names of the guy in Tigger outfit and the long sleeve Santa suit we’re hoping to ID you for the newspaper!!

01/01/2024

Huge thank you to everyone that came out and braved the cool breeze and icy waters to raise money for a good cause!

We are completely blown away at the growth this event brings each year and are always looking to make it better.

We are thrilled to announce that over 195 people participated this year!!! Over $8,700 was raised today and every single dollar is going directly to McNally House Hospice!

Thank you for your support and cheers to an amazing 2024!

12/31/2023

Tomorrow is the day and the conditions are looking pristine!
Registration is open from 1:15-1:55 pm. Waivers and donation forms are available at the site.
The dip is at 2 pm sharp!
Bal Harbour Park in Grimsby!
Parking is available on the street. Please be respectful of people houses/driveways and give yourself a few extra minutes to find a spot and walk down.
$25 donation gets you a tax receipt and t shirt (while supplies last!)
Let’s beat last years amount of $5710 raised for McNally House Hospice!

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31 Cheval Drive
Grimsby, ON

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